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The Long Song

Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, we follow the trials, tribulations and survival of plantation slave July and her odious mistress Caroline.

20181 seasonTV-14Drama

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About The Long Song

Creators
Andrea Levy
Cast
Tamara Lawrance, Hayley Atwell, Jack Lowden, Leo Bill, Doña Croll, Lenny Henry
Genres
Drama
Content rating
TV-14
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

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